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Varnishing with urethane capta at 10:25am 05.16.20 Ask All Sailors 7/1046 I thought we might do something different this time so I went looking for info. There have been seve
Sail Trim and Aeronautic Theories. jssailem at 9:04am 05.16.20 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 61/14229 Boy did I get my thinking scrambled a couple of months ago. I was chatting with @DrJudyB about the
Fuel pickup tube thaeni at 7:29am 05.16.20 Ask All Sailors 7/769 Approximately how far off the bottom of the fuel tank is the pickup tube.
Big time decision. All U Get at 4:17am 05.16.20 Ask All Sailors 3/561 Hi all, We reached that point where the decision of how many years of useful sailing versus not doi
Gooseneck Zander at 4:05am 05.16.20 Parts Search 1/366 Need a gooseneck, (boom to mast), for an O'Day22.
Beleated Hello - Y25 Owner (1) drew_d at 2:21am 05.16.20 Yamaha 6/1345 I've been lurking since I bought my Yamaha 25 two years ago, and I kept putting off actually posting
Anchoring...yes, I'm asking an anchoring question. Kevy at 9:40pm 05.15.20 Ask All Sailors 32/3314 Hello all! I've been so impressed with the advice and engagement on this forum I thought I'd throw
Nominal Spar Wall Thickness Brian D at 8:31pm 05.15.20 Ask All Sailors 10/2190 I know it depends on a lot of variables to include spar height, but does anyone know the nominal wal
Transmission problems yanmar 2gm20f with km2a Fashin at 7:04pm 05.15.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 10/3104 Hey guys maybe someone can help me out before I go removing the gearbox. I changed my oil today and
Looking for new mast (2) Sailavie1 at 2:57pm 05.15.20 Ask All Sailors 18/1609 Well my season has ended even before it began. The Marina Tracktor driver hooked my lines on another
R20 Spreaders (1) WollochetBoy at 2:52pm 05.15.20 Ranger Boats (WA) 3/1109 Photos show the outboard end of our spreader(s). Is the shroud attachment/control fitting an OEM ite
Puget Sound Boating - Washington Sailing (1) jssailem at 2:15pm 05.15.20 Pacific North West Cruisers 9/1192 The State has limited opening of the Puget Sound waters. Waggoner's has an updated link on the webs
Mast Leak Kevy at 1:35pm 05.15.20 Mid-Size Boats 3/1400 Hi all! Hope everyone is surviving the apocalypse without much difficulty. I have an unfortunate l
Hunter 27, 1984 Bow "Cap" (1) Delawaredave at 12:54pm 05.15.20 Ask A Hunter Owner 11/1966 Someone hit is. Hull is fine. The black fiberglass "bow cap" is cracked. Does anyone make a Hunte
Catalina 310 shirts Alansails at 12:36pm 05.15.20 Catalina 310 5/1225 In case anyone is interested this guy makes Catalina 310 shirts-L/S and S/S https://www.ebay.com/itm
Grampian 31 classic mast step. (1) Captain Dor at 12:22pm 05.15.20 Grampian 8/2507 I have a major crack in my maststep and i am wondering on replacement it sails fine but do not like
Repowering Yanmar vs Volvo LaLuna618 at 11:53am 05.15.20 Engines and Propulsion 1/2696 Hi All, My Shannon 28' with a Perkins 4.108 was partially flooded and now has a blown transmission
Nautical superstitions? (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 06.22.20 Ask All Sailors 35/2667 Red sky at night? Albatross mishaps? Renaming a boat? There are more nautical superstitions than you
Is your boat high tech or low tech? (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 06.15.20 Ask All Sailors 34/3971 It's no secret that WiFi, Bluetooth, miniaturization, and efficient battery power have changed almos
Embarrassment of cringes (1) Phil Herring at 4:10am 06.01.20 Ask All Sailors 16/2710 Sometimes there's nothing to do but own it. That moment when the bitter end of your rode followed t

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Cracks in 32 Vision mast step SeaDogGo at 10:18am 01.05.25 Thanks for the info. My boat is also 1989. same mast. My issue is not with the partner rings but the
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dLj at 10:16am 01.05.25 My rigging is of an unknown age My best guess is 20+ years and looks to still be in fair condition
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? jssailem at 9:46am 01.05.25 As a foreigner, what are the tax considerations of buying a boat in Canada and then importing it to
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? ShawnL at 9:44am 01.05.25 Depending on where the boat is in Canada, there's only so many places to clear into the US. Detroit
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? JBP-PA at 9:16am 01.05.25
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? Project_Mayhem at 9:11am 01.05.25 Would you regret not doing this sail? Probably. Spend some time on the boat before you set sail. Sl
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? jssailem at 9:09am 01.05.25 i'd probably just replace the cabling By cabling, I interpret that as shrouds. When I did mine, I
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 9:09am 01.05.25
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? LloydB at 9:05am 01.05.25 Now I more understand that trailer sailors commonly speak roads and launch sites rather than lee sho
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? BAD ORCA at 8:26am 01.05.25 Sorry jssailem, didnt mean to send your thread off topic. My rigging is of an unknown age My bes
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? john6206 at 8:13am 01.05.25
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? jssailem at 7:58am 01.05.25 My memories of Ensenada are the morning curl as set after set rolled in. Fresh-made tamales from the
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? JBP-PA at 7:57am 01.05.25 I would arrange to spend a week or so on the boat where it currently is, don't just show up and sai
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dlochner at 7:54am 01.05.25 After posting, I read an article on Off Center Harbor by boatbuilder Harry Bryant. He quotes Goethe,
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? Rick Webb at 7:41am 01.05.25 It's all about attitude. Is it a disaster or an adventure if you are broke down someplace you had n
Crazy Idea - or Great idea? dlochner at 7:32am 01.05.25 No, it is not a crazy idea. What you will be taking is a series of day sails. Each day is easily man
Estimate?? Crazy Dave Condon at 7:23am 01.05.25 I will respond later as my hand is shaking. @Rxwoman check your pvt message.
Rigging - When do you decide to refit your rigging? dmax at 6:12am 01.05.25 My experience with boat yards in New England has been very positive, with no complaints about the qu
Estimate?? Rich 35.5 at 5:17am 01.05.25 Check the axle carefully if its been in salt water... We once had one give out in the middle from
Estimate?? Rick Webb at 8:51pm 01.04.25 Any semicompetent mechanic can do the bearings. Tires can be had at most any WalMart. My suggestion

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